Chapter 115

Elodie took in the woman’s appearance and the wedding ring on her finger. This must be Cyrus’s new wife, Alyson. ‘I’m Elodie Fontaine,’ she introduced herself. ‘I’m here to see my uncle, Cyrus.’ ‘Ah, so you are the one who fired my husband.’ The woman raised an eyebrow. ‘And why would Cyrus want to see you? You’re the last person he’d want to talk to.’ Elodie felt a spark of anger ignite within her. Who did this woman think she was, dismissing her like that? ‘I’m his niece,’ she said firmly. ‘I have every right to see him.’ Alyson snorted. ‘You’re not welcome here. Leave now, before I call security.’ But Elodie was not one to back down easily. She pushed past Alyson and walked into the house. Alyson followed her, shouting at her to stop, but Elodie kept going. She found herself in a lavish living room, where her uncle sat on a sofa, looking uncomfortable, having obviously overheard the entire exchange at the front door. ‘Uncle Cyrus,’ Elodie walked towards him. ‘We need to talk.’ Her u